Associate Professor Christopher Swan, Chair; Geotechnical and
geoenvironmental
engineering
Professor Linda Abriola, Groundwater hydrology,
mathematical modeling of multiphase flow and transport in
porous media
Professor Lawrence Bacow, Environmental economics
Professor Linfield C. Brown, Water quality modeling, environmental engineering,
statistical experimental design
Professor Stephen C. Chapra, Louis Berger Chair; Water quality modeling and
advanced computer applications in environmental engineering
Professor Lewis Edgers, Geotechnical and geo environmental
engineering
Professor Shafiqul Islam, Bernard M. Gordon Senior Fellow in
Engineering, Hydroclimatology and hydrometeorology, remote sensing, scale issues
Professor Masoud Sanayei, Structural engineering, finite element analysis,
structural dynamics
Professor Richard M. Vogel, Water resources, environmental statistics, hydrology and
hydraulics
Associate Professor Wayne Chudyk, Drinking water quality and toxic materials,
groundwater monitoring
Associate Professor A. Luis Dorfmann, Structural
engineering and solid mechanics
Associate Professor John L. Durant, Chemical fate
and transport, water quality, environmental
engineering
Associate Professor David M. Gute, Environmental and occupational epidemiology
Associate Professor Stephen H. Levine, Mathematical and computer modeling
of systems
Assistant Professor Laurie G. Baise, Geotechnical engineering,
geotechnical earthquake engineering
Professor of the Practice Brian Brenner, Bridge design,
structural engineering
Senior Lecturer Lee R. Minardi, Computer-aided design, geometric modeling,
applied mechanics
Lecturer Anne Marie Desmarais, Environmental health
Lecturer Mark Woodin, Environmental and occupational epidemiology
Research Professor Paul Kirshen, Water resources systems, planning and
policy; water resources engineering
Research Assistant Professor C. Andrew Ramsburg,
Innovative technologies for site remediation,
subsurface fate and
transport of contaminants
Adjunct Research Professor Richard P. Hooper, Hydrology, hydrogeochemistry, water quality
Adjunct Assistant Professor G. Kim Knox, Applied mechanics
Part-time faculty:
Research Assistant Professor Eric Hines, Structural engineering
Lecturer Larry Cohen, Hazardous waste treatment technologies
Lecturer Dammon Frecker, Air pollution
Lecturer David Hatem, Legal issues
Lecturer Amy Hirschfeld, Technical writing
Lecturer Keith Kennedy, Air pollution
Lecturer Masoud Olia, Applied mechanics
Lecturer Michael Paster, Geotechnical engineering
Lecturer Diane Silverman, Environmental toxicology
Lecturer Maury Tayarani, Structural engineering
Lecturer David Thompson, Professional issues
Civil engineering, the oldest branch of nonmilitary engineering, is one of the most diverse engineering disciplines. Civil and environmental engineers are responsible for the planning, design, construction, and operation of the physical structures and facilities that are essential to the environment and infrastructure of modern society. Traditionally these structures have included buildings, highways, water and waste treatment plants, tunnels, airports, harbors, railroads, channels, bridges, and dams. The present-day civil and environmental engineer is also involved in research and development in a wide variety of physical and natural systems that add to the convenience of society, the protection of the environment, and the safety of the public health. These activities include the development of new construction materials, the building and rebuilding of the infrastructure, the management of watersheds and water resource systems, the use of mathematical models for forecasting the impact of human activity on environmental quality, and protection against natural hazards such as earthquakes and floods.
Undergraduate Programs
The practice of civil and environmental engineering is divided into a number of functional
areas. The department offers instruction leading to the bachelor of science in civil and
environmental engineering degree (BSCE) with specialty options in four of those areas:
environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and water
resources engineering. The department also offers a bachelor of science in environmental
engineering (BSEVE) which allows more concentrated study of environmental engineering than
the BSCE.
Environmental engineers strive to improve society's well-being through the planning and design of air and water pollution control facilities, the treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes, and the improvement of safety and health in the living, work, and recreational environments.
Geotechnical engineering specializes in the study of soil and rock mechanics and in the analysis of problems of soil response to applied loads, groundwater flow, and geohazards such as earthquakes and landslides. Geotechnical engineers design a variety of earth structures such as dams, embankments, and containment structures for hazardous waste sites, as well as foundations for bridges, buildings, and offshore platforms.
Structural engineering involves the planning and design of buildings, bridges, dams, frames for all kinds of vehicles, and special structures such as transmission towers. The structural engineer's activity ranges from analysis and design of basic structural components such as beams and columns to the study of material properties and research in engineering mechanics.
Water resources engineering is concerned with the design, planning, operation, and management of water resource systems and the restoration of rivers and watersheds. Water resource engineers are involved in projects ranging from the design and operation of flood control works, hydropower stations, water supply systems, and storm-water systems, to the management of both the quality and quantity of natural water resources such as rivers, lakes, estuaries, and watersheds.
The BSCE and BSEVE degree programs are certified by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET) and qualify the student for the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE) examination, which is the first step toward registration as a licensed
professional engineer.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
The bachelor of science in civil engineering (BSCE) program prepares students for a
professional career in civil and environmental engineering. Students completing this
program are also well qualified for graduate study in engineering, construction,
dentistry, medicine, business, management, and law. Program objectives are achieved by
developing a broad understanding of civil and environmental engineering, its relationship
to the fundamental engineering sciences, and its interaction with the humanities, arts,
and social sciences. The curriculum emphasizes the application of basic science,
computing, and mathematics to the particular needs of the engineer.
The mission of the BSCE program offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to provide students with undergraduate educational experiences that give them a sound basis for professional practice in civil engineering and a career of life-long learning. Its fundamental goal is for students to learn the fundamental principles of civil engineering, to master engineering methods for solving challenging problems, and to communicate these solutions to the technical and non-technical community. The faculty is dedicated to accomplishing this mission through the integration of teaching, research, and professional practice.
The specific degree requirements follow the guidelines for degrees from the School of Engineering. Twelve courses form the department concentration. Five courses form the core program and consist of Civil and Environmental Engineering 10, 11, 12, 22, and 42. Four courses are required to fulfill the civil engineering focus area sequence and may be selected from structural engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, or general civil and environmental engineering design. The program options for the focus areas are obtained by appropriate selection of the science, engineering science, and civil and environmental engineering electives within the thirty-eight-course degree requirement. In addition, students are required to take a civil engineering capstone design course (Civil and Environmental Engineering 81) and a professional issues in engineering practice course (Civil and Environmental Engineering 84), and one concentration elective from approved engineering, math, or science courses.
The first-year curriculum is listed under School of Engineering Information. It is recommended that students interested in civil and environmental engineering take introductory courses in chemistry and physics during the first year. A list of appropriate mathematics, basic sciences, foundation, and concentration electives is available from the department.
Sophomore Year
FALL TERM
Mathematics 13 (Calculus III)
Engineering Science 56 (Probability and Statistics)
Engineering Science 5 (Applied Mechanics--Statics and
Dynamics)
Physics 12 or Chemistry 1 or 2
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Mathematics 38 (Differential Equations)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 (Introduction
to Civil Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 11 (Introduction to
Environmental Engineering)
Engineering Science 9 (Applied Mechanics--Strength of Materials)
Humanities or social sciences elective
Junior Year
FALL TERM
Engineering Science 8 (Fluid Mechanics)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 22 (Structural Analysis)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 (Introduction to Geotechnical
Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 55 (Numerical
Methods for Engineers)
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 (Introduction
to Hydraulic Engineering)
Department concentration elective from focus area
Department concentration elective from focus area
Department foundation elective
Humanities or social sciences elective
Senior Year
FALL TERM
Department foundation elective
Department concentration elective from focus area
Civil and Environmental Engineering 53 (Engineering
Economy)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 84 (Issues
in Professional Engineering Practice)
Free elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 81 (Capstone)
Department concentration elective from focus area
Department concentration elective
Free elective
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a bachelor of science in
environmental engineering (BSEVE). This degree allows more concentrated study of
environmental engineering than the BSCE. Areas of coverage include water and wastewater
engineering, solid and hazardous waste engineering, and environmental and occupational
health engineering.
The mission of the BSEVE degree program offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to provide students with undergraduate educational experiences that give them a sound basis for professional practice in environmental engineering and for life-long learning. Our primary goal is for students to learn the fundamental principles of environmental engineering, to become proficient in the use of engineering methods to solve challenging problems, and to communicate these solutions to technical and non-technical communities. The faculty is dedicated to accomplishing this mission through the integration of teaching, research, and professional practice.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The specific degree requirements follow the guidelines for degrees from the
School of Engineering. Twelve courses form the department concentration. Six
courses form the core program and consist of Civil and Environmental Engineering
10, 11, 12, 30, 42, and 132.
Two courses are required to fulfill the design
sequence. These courses are selected from the
following: Civil and Environmental Engineering 70 (Hazardous Material
Management), 112 (Water Resources Engineering), 133 (Water and Wastewater Plant
Design), 143 (Site Remediation) or CEE 70, and 136 (Air Pollution). In addition, students
are required to take a civil engineering capstone design course (Civil and
Environmental Engineering 81), a professional issues in
engineering practice course (Civil and Environmental Engineering 84), and two
concentration electives from approved engineering, math, or science courses.
The first-year curriculum is listed with requirements for degrees from the School of Engineering. It is recommended that students interested in civil and environmental engineering take an introductory course in chemistry and in physics during the first year. A list of appropriate foundation, and concentration electives is available from the department.
Sophomore Year
FALL TERM
Mathematics 13 (Calculus III)
Systems and Mathematics elective
Engineering Science 5 (Applied Mechanics--Statics and Dynamics)
Chemistry 2 (Chemical Principles)
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Mathematics 38 (Differential Equations)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 (Introduction
to Civil Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 11 (Introduction
to Environmental Engineering)
Environmental Mechanics elective
Humanities or social science elective
Junior Year
FALL TERM
Engineering Science 8 (Fluid Mechanics)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 30 (Environmental
Chemistry)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 (Introduction to
Geotechnical Engineering)
Biology 1 or 13
Systems/mathematics elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental
Engineering 12 (Introduction to
Hydraulic Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 132 (Environmental
Engineering Processes)
Environmental
Mechanics elective
Humanities or social sciences elective
Foundation elective
Senior Year
FALL TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 84 (Issues
in Professional Engineering Practice)
Department design elective
Department concentration elective
Foundation elective (Systems and Mathematics elective)
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 81 (capstone)
Department design elective
Department concentration elective
Free elective
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
The civil and environmental engineering department administers several programs of study
that lead to the bachelor of science in engineering degree (BSE). These curricula are not
accredited by the professional engineering societies (ABET) but offer the student an
engineering program that departs somewhat from the traditional concentration requirements
in civil and environmental engineering.
BSE Degree Program in Architectural Studies
A bachelor of science in engineering with a program in architectural studies is available
for students interested in a professional career in architecture or in the historical,
aesthetic, and engineering aspects of buildings and other structures. This program,
offered jointly by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the
Department of Art and Art History, provides a solid foundation in both the technical
aspects of structural systems and the aesthetic and functional characteristics of
buildings from an architectural and art history point of view. The flexibility of the BSE
degree allows greater concentrations in both art history and studio courses than would
otherwise be possible, while providing a coherent basis for graduate work in architecture
or design. The faculty adviser for this program is Professor Masoud Sanayei.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of thirty-eight courses is required, to be distributed in the following
categories:
1) The eleven introductory courses required for the professional degrees in engineering
(see School of Engineering Information)
2) Engineering science: four courses, including Engineering Science 5, 9, 88, and an
engineering science elective
3) Civil engineering: six courses, including Civil and Environmental Engineering 2, 22,
42; plus three of the following: Civil and Environmental Engineering 24, 25, 81, 123, 124,
125, 146, 149, and 188
4) Architectural studies: seven courses, including Art History 1, 8, 98, 198; two
studio courses, including architectural design (FAM 22) and either FAM 20, 26, or 63;
one elective (selected from disciplinary areas A, B, C listed in Architectural Studies
section of this bulletin)
5) Humanities and social sciences: five courses (see School of Engineering
Information)
6) Free electives: five courses
BSE Degree Programs in Environmental Studies and Environmental Health
A bachelor of science in engineering with a program in environmental studies is offered by
the department for students who wish to pursue professional careers in environmental
science, management, law, or medicine. The broad-based curriculum allows selection of
course work in biology, chemistry, and environmental health to complement the foundation
in engineering science and mathematics. For more information, see Environmental Studies
Program.
For students wishing to pursue a professional career in public health or the health sciences, the department offers a bachelor of science in engineering with a program in environmental health. For more information, see Environmental Health Program.
The specific requirements for the BSE degrees in environmental studies or environmental health are developed on an individual basis with the student's adviser.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of thirty-eight courses is required, to be distributed in the following
categories:
1) The eleven introductory courses required for the professional degrees in engineering
(see School of Engineering Information)
2) Engineering science: four courses, to include a minimum of two courses from Engineering
Science 3-9, and a maximum of one course from Engineering Science 11-30
3) Humanities and social sciences: five courses (see School of Engineering
Information)
4) Civil engineering: six courses
5) Electives: twelve courses to be selected from the above categories to form a coherent
program
A fifth year of study will provide the opportunity for a student to qualify for a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, or a master of science degree with emphasis in environmental health or environmental engineering.
Bachelor of Science
The bachelor of science degree program provides a broad liberal education within the
School of Engineering, but a less technical one than either the bachelor of science in
civil engineering (BSCE) or the bachelor of science in engineering (BSE). Students working
toward this degree normally place a heavier emphasis on the humanities and social sciences
than students working in the other programs. This degree program, along with the bachelor
of science in engineering, recognizes the unique value of engineering as preprofessional
education for architecture, business administration, city planning, dentistry, medicine,
law, public health, and other professions, as well as for the student who wishes to
combine engineering with nonengineering disciplines. Faculty from the Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering will supervise, with consent, programs of study in their
areas of expertise. For details, see School of Engineering Information.
Undergraduate Minor Programs
Architectural Engineering Minor
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a minor in architectural
engineering for students in the College of Liberal Arts. The faculty adviser for
this minor is Professor Masoud Sanayei.
Of the five course credits that are required for this minor, three are
designated:
Engineering Science 5 Applied Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)
Engineering Science 9 Applied Mechanics (Strength of Materials)
Engineering Science 88 CAD for Engineers
Two additional course credits must be selected from the following:
Engineering 1 Introduction to Computers in Engineering (half credit)
Engineering 2 Engineering Graphics (half credit)
Engineering 5-CEE Skyscrapers (half credit)
Engineering 23-CEE Building Big:
Infrastructure Engineering (half credit)
Engineering 24-CEE Earthquake Engineering (half credit)
Engineering 39-CEE Bridge Design (half credit)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 Introduction to Civil Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 22 Structural Analysis
Civil and Environmental Engineering 24 Design of Steel Structures
Civil and Environmental Engineering 25 Design of Reinforced Concrete
Structures
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 Introduction to Geotechnical
Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 188 Engineering Design with CAD
Prerequisites for the above course work are Mathematics 11 and Art History 8, in
addition to one studio course in architectural design (FAM 22).
Architectural Studies Minor
The Department of Art and Art History offers a minor in architectural studies that is open
to students from both the School of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts. For
details, see full description under Architectural Studies.
Geoengineering Minor
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers a geoengineering minor that is available to all
non-CEE majors. The faculty adviser for this minor is Professor Lewis Edgers.
Five courses are required:
Engineering Science 5 Applied Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)
Engineering Science 9 Applied Mechanics (Strength of Materials)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 Introduction to Hydraulic
Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 Introduction to Geotechnical
Engineering
One elective selected from the following:
Civil and Environmental Engineering 112 Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 113 Groundwater Hydrology
Civil and Environmental Engineering 146 Foundation Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 149 Earth Support Systems
Prerequisites for the above courses are Mathematics 12 and Physics 12.
Geology Minor
The Department of Geology offers a minor in geology available to students in the School of
Engineering. The faculty adviser for this minor is Professor Anne Gardulski.
Five courses are required for the minor, which will normally include:
Geology 1 The Dynamic Earth
Geology 2 Environmental Geology
Geology 22 Structural Geology
Geology 32 Geomorphology
One elective selected from the following:
Geology 35 Sedimentology
Geology 36 Stratigraphy
Geology 115 Quaternary and Glacial Geology
Geology 131 Hydrogeology
All of the geology courses numbered higher than Geology 2 are offered in alternate
years, and have either Geology 1 or Geology 2 as prerequisites.
Graduate Programs
Master of Science (M.S.)
Instruction leading to the master of science degree is offered with concentrations in
environmental, environmental and water resources, environmental health, geotechnical and
geoenvironmental, infrastructure, structural, and water resources
engineering, in addition to environmental health and hazardous materials management. A
candidate for the master's degree program in environmental, infrastructure, geotechnical and
geoenvironmental, structural, or water resources engineering is expected to have an
adequate background in science, mathematics, and engineering science.
Candidates for the master's degree program in environmental health should have a background in the biological and health sciences. The department strongly recommends that graduate applicants submit Graduate Record Examination scores.
Of the ten courses required for the degree, at least seven must be earned in civil and
environmental engineering subjects, with the remainder in allied fields. Students who lack
an adequate undergraduate preparation in an allied field, such as biology for
environmental engineering, mathematics for structural engineering, or fluid mechanics for
water resources engineering, may be required to take such course work in addition to their
graduate program. Students may petition to count for degree credit a maximum of two
courses in allied fields with numbers less than 100. Normally, based on
requirements of degree, a master's thesis or report,
or a design project, will be required and constitute a maximum of two of the seven courses
required in civil and environmental engineering. The master's candidate must pass an oral
examination on the thesis. There is no foreign language requirement. For information on
the civil and environmental engineering graduate program in environmental health, see
Environmental Health Program.
For graduate students who are interested in urban and environmental policy, the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering participates in a special program offered in
association with the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy.
Master of Engineering (M.E.)
The master of engineering degree program provides a practice-oriented alternative to the
master of science programs offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering. The master of engineering degree is offered in infrastructure engineering,
geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, structural engineering, and water resources
engineering, and may require a project. It responds to the need to provide engineering practitioners with advanced-level expertise in a civil engineering specialty, some technical breadth in a related
civil engineering specialty, familiarity with business and/or legal issues in engineering
practice, and a substantial engineering project experience. The program is designed for
individuals with an accredited BSE degree who plan to enter--or are currently
in--engineering practice in the private or public sectors. Continuing education by
engineering practitioners on a part-time basis is strongly encouraged by the department.
Doctor of Philosophy
Students entering the doctoral program in civil and environmental engineering are expected
to meet the general admission requirements of the graduate school, gain acceptance by the
civil and environmental engineering faculty, and hold a master of science or bachelor of
science degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Students are required to complete the equivalent of a three-year program of full-time
graduate study for the doctoral degree. Generally the first two years will be devoted to
course work; a minimum of fifteen courses beyond the baccalaureate level must be
completed. Students who enter the program with a master of science degree from Tufts or
another institution may complete a reduced course load, depending on the master's degree
field of study.
Each individual in the doctoral program will select a minor subject of study which consists of a sequence of three courses in an area that is considered necessary background in the student's overall program of study.
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
For admission to doctoral candidacy, the individual will successfully complete a two-part
qualifying examination. Normally this examination will be taken after the student has
completed the major part of the required course work. The examination may be either
written or oral. The first part of the exam will test the student's overall knowledge of
the field, based on the individual's course work preparation. The second portion of the
qualifying examination investigates the student's proposed doctoral research project,
focusing on its overall merits in the field of civil and environmental engineering and the
ability of the student to complete successfully the requisite research work.
DISSERTATION
The final requirement for the doctorate is the dissertation. The dissertation demonstrates
the candidate's ability to perform independent research of high quality and indicates
considerable experience in using a variety of research techniques. Competence in scholarly
exposition must be demonstrated by preparing a thesis on a topic that represents a
significant contribution to the field. The doctoral candidate must orally defend the
contents and conclusions of the dissertation before a committee that includes an invited
external examiner who is an authority in the particular line of research.
For more detailed information, please visit the website http://ase.tufts.edu/cee.
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